What you need to know:
- Lukwago argues that he has satisfied the constitutional threshold for mandatory bail under Article 23(6)(b) of the Constitution.
Jailed former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has made a fourth attempt to secure his release from Luzira Prison, asking the High Court to grant him mandatory bail on grounds that he has spent more than 60 days on remand without trial and requires specialised medical treatment abroad.
In an amended application filed before the High Court’s Criminal Division in Kampala, Lukwago argues that he has satisfied the constitutional threshold for mandatory bail under Article 23(6)(b) of the Constitution.
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Lukwago’s bail application rejected
The Magistrate agreed with the prosecution on the gravity of the offence and the risks surrounding ongoing investigations
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Lukwago's 48 hours in detentionErias Lukwago, who is also the defence lawyer in Dr Kizza Besigye’s treason case, was abducted by men in military uniform last Monday
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CDF: “Lukwago was an easy job for us. Personally, I always thought he was very DAFT! I mean just look at the shape of his head. SQUARE! But I'm a merciful man. I will release him when I'm ready”
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Lukwago makes third bail bid, cites 60 days in detention without trial
The former lord mayor has also presented several grounds to convince court that he will return for trial if released